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...; 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The source code will not be much obliged if you want to have it ...
...; 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. The source code will not be much obliged if you want to have it ...
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... 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert...
... 3-30 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-30 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-33 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-34 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-35 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-6 4.3.5 EPU 4-10 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert...
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... or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the...
... or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the...
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...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. P8P67 EVO...Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. The PCIe x16_3 runs at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. ATAPI ...
...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x1 mode by default for system resource optimization (PCIe x1_2 will be supported with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA ports. P8P67 EVO...Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. The PCIe x16_3 runs at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. ATAPI ...
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... illustrated items above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of ...ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...
... illustrated items above are for the following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P8P67 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x 2-in the long line of ...ASUS® P8P67 EVO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8P67 EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...
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.... • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full...en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - ...
.... • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full...en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the following: - ...
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...computer. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. If the test fails, the ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning ...
...computer. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. If the test fails, the ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning ...
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8P67 EVO 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode...
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... later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can...
... later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can...
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... menu. We recommend that complies with its test routines. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...not support the bluetooth devices. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to "EFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various ... off and then turn it lets you to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1
... menu. We recommend that complies with its test routines. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS EFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...not support the bluetooth devices. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to "EFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various ... off and then turn it lets you to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-1
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... you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you set the memory...
... you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] EPU Setting [AUTO] This item appears only when you set the memory...
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... adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-9 Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to adjust the value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in BIOS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU...
... adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-9 Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to adjust the value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in BIOS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU...
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.... [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. The CPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you to enhance system stability. Allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. Phase... High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the value.
.... [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. The CPU working voltage will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you to enhance system stability. Allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. Phase... High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the value.
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...CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.005V to 1.70V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-11 CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 0.635V with a ...DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . You can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 1.70V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from ...
...CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.005V to 1.70V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-11 CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 0.635V with a ...DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . You can also use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 1.70V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from ...
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The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk ...levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V 1.225V-1.280V 1.285V-1.335V CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.060V 1.20000V- 1.57500V...
The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk ...levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Black Yellow Pink CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V 1.225V-1.280V 1.285V-1.335V CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.060V 1.20000V- 1.57500V...
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...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. �W��h�e�n��th��e�C��P�U��t�e�m��p�...set CPU Fan Profile to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im��u�m��...
...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. �W��h�e�n��th��e�C��P�U��t�e�m��p�...set CPU Fan Profile to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im��u�m��...
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... fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect...
... fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8P67 EVO 3-25 Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect...
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...update the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and...utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version ...
...update the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and...utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version ...
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You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Click Yes ... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate...
You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Click Yes ... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate...